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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 8h

Whoa hold on, that cover design looks 🔥 We didn’t have any expectations for the cover, but this is amazing!

Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 9h

Did FISHGOD by Chlona already reel you in? Pre-order the next volumes in this whale of a tale: FISHGOD, Volume 2: buff.ly/mUm90sW FISHGOD, Volume 3: buff.ly/FJUvGZE

Angry punk warrior with pink dreadlocks and an eye-pattern headband swinging a large spiked mace over their shoulder on a magenta radial-background comic cover titled "FISHGOD" with a circled "2" at the bottom.

Manga-style cover for "FISHGOD" showing a determined elf-like girl with glowing teal eyes and long pale twin tails in a black uniform and cap, gripping a heavy spiked mace against a radiating yellow background with a bold title and a circled "3" volume mark.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 16h

Hittin ya with the double Sunrise Shonen Sunday special today! Inuyasha began airing October 16th 2000 and ended September 13, 2004, being succeeded by “The final act” in October 2009. Both this and Kekkaishi aired alongside Conan on YTV. Conan is just that much of a juggernaut. 🤯

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 17h

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Kekkaishi anime! Directed by Kenji Kodama (City Hunter/ Detective Conan) and produced by Sunrise, the 52 episode anime aired from October 16th 2007 to February 12th 2008.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 18h

Sometimes, finding freedom means learning to let go of control. Discover Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down by Zawayuki Taki. Preorder your copy: buff.ly/2rbsoK7 #Manga #MangaMavericks

A manga cover features a confident woman in a black outfit and cap, holding a man's face. He is tied with a red rope, looking up at her on a red background. Kanji overlays the image, and the title is in a red Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down signature.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

The linework takes center stage in ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE] by Chiaki Yagura! Just look at the energy in this panel. buff.ly/xbbEYMw #Manga #IndieManga #MangaMavericks

A lone guitarist plays center stage before a towering wall of amplifiers under dramatic spotlights, while a close-up of their hands on the guitar fretboard fills the foreground, conveying the intensity and energy of a live rock performance.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Get those shoes on and grab the leash because we are going Town Walking with Ghost Dog by Ippan Nakamura! Pre-order your now: buff.ly/MHIHY6j #Manga #MangaMavericks

Illustrated urban alley with a boy and ghost dog above, surrounded by buildings, greenery, and stray cats. Text reads: Town Walking with Ghost Dog by Ippan Nakamura.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Be honest: do you fold the corners of your manga pages, or use whatever's nearby to keep your place? We're firmly on Team Bookmark! Featuring Horon of the Closed Country Volume 1 by Sen ( @uitemasen.bsky.social ) buff.ly/Lyxu5Px #Manga #IndieManga #MangaMavericks

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The Pipe Machine Manga Mavericks Books: buff.ly/Y2uuPaq Amazon: buff.ly/VHxnCaf Barnes & Noble: buff.ly/022jGmr Merry Manga: buff.ly/MFg9MZs Vegetable Sandwich Manga Mavericks Books: buff.ly/N1VWXZb Amazon: buff.ly/a2zvFjs Barnes & Noble: buff.ly/d0n5KXE Merry Manga: buff.ly/7fKSa2B

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Missed our latest releases? We've got you covered! The Pipe Machine Volumes 1–2 by Takuji Umihara and Vegetable Sandwich Volume 1 by Banjo Saitou are available now! Find your preferred retailer in the replies below!

An overhead illustration for 'The Pipe Machine' by Takuji Umihara, depicting two small figures lying distressed in the snow on a city street. The artwork features a cool blue and purple color palette with a vibrant rainbow gradient across the bottom.

A wrap-around manga book cover titled 'VEGETABLE SANDWICH!' by Banjo Saitou. The front cover features a determined young girl and a surprised teenage boy in a blue school uniform in dynamic poses against a yellow circle and colorful confetti.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Drop a PANEL from your favorite manga that makes zero sense out of context! We'll go first with this panel from Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians Vol. 1 by KOUKOKU BROTHERS ( @koubro.bsky.social ) What is actually happening here? Wrong answers only! buff.ly/wkfo7F3 #Manga #IndieManga

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Yashiro says he hates Mitsuhiko's puns, but we know the truth: he has a direct line to his funny bone! Get your copy of Funny Bone Volume 1 by Arakata: buff.ly/bQJVrl6 #Manga #MangaMavericks

Two animated characters in matching outfits stand and pose energetically behind a microphone with a bright yellow background with a spotlight behind them. A sign beside them reads "I want to get married."

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Prefer ordering from your favorite bookstore? Brothers of Japan is also available for preorder at these retailers! Amazon: buff.ly/s1kR3DV Books-a-Million: buff.ly/s4uwfsK Barnes & Noble: buff.ly/Zf2ogzT Merry Manga: buff.ly/vqyfetM

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Discover the early works of Taiyo Matsumoto, acclaimed creator of Ping Pong and Tekkonkinkreet! Brothers of Japan brings together 11 stories from his early career, available in English for the first time! Preorder your copy today: buff.ly/FiVjJc7 #manga #mangamavericks

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

If you saw THIS descending over the city on a Monday morning, you're probably turning around and going back home. Check out Great Metal God by Iwakuni Kogyo ( @iwakunikogyo.bsky.social ) buff.ly/S9hpHh0 #Manga #IndieManga #MangaMavericks

A towering armored figure ascends through swirling flames and smoke above a detailed city skyline, conveying a dramatic emergence and looming threat.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

As the budget deficits fall, into the corporate unknown... One hero will arise! Pre-order Hero Company, Omnibus 1 by Kazuhiko Shimamoto: buff.ly/MWdxcr8

The image displays a cover design for a manga titled "Hero Company." The central figure is a stylized character wearing a black suit and a red scarf, standing confidently with a slight forward lean. His hair is styled with a modern look, and he has a serious expression. The background is predominantly bright blue with geometric shapes and patterns that add dynamism to the composition. The title "Hero Company" is prominently featured in both English and Japanese characters, along with the author's name, Kazuhiko Shimamoto.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Have you visited our table at FallCon yet? Better hurry - there's just one hour left! Don't feel the fall blues because you missed out on checking out our table inside the MN State Fairgrounds Grandstand! We've got a great selection of manga to discover and plenty of freebie goodies! 📖 💝 ✨️

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Making your way to FallCon? Here’s a handy video to help you find our table from the front entrance! FallCon ends at 4pm today, so make a beeline right for our table as soon as you arrive and discover your next favorite manga today! #FallCon #Manga MavericksBooks

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

📢 Day 2 of FallCon starts NOW! ‼️ Come by our table between 10am and 4pm to pick up our latest books and preview some of our upcoming releases this Fall! Plus, pick up some awesome freebies like bookmarks, postcards, and mini-posters! We've got a manga for everyone, find yours at our table! 📚️ 💝 ✨️

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

We're falling in and getting ready for a sunny Sunday at #FallCon! Check out our table at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand and pick up some amazing manga from us and grab some freebie boomarks and postcards! Come by our table today and find the next manga you'll fall in love with! 📖 💝✨️

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Did you already finish reading FISHGOD, Volume 1 by Chlona? Why not pre-order Volume 2 so you can read it as soon as it comes out! buff.ly/mUm90sW

Angry illustrated punk warrior with pink dreadlocks and a black eye-pattern headband swinging a large spiked mace over their shoulder against a radiating magenta background, with bold torn pink title "FISHGOD" and a circular "2" volume mark at the bottom.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Adventure is calling for you! Do you hear it? Pre-order Sinbad, Volume 1 by Atsuji Yamamoto from the Manga Mavericks Store and get an EXCLUSIVE shikishi board! These shikishi boards are limited, so place your order asap: buff.ly/OAhdB06

The image displays the manga cover art for Volume 1 of the manga titled "Sinbad," created by Atsuji Yamamoto. The cover is split into two sections. The left side features a colorful illustration of the main character, Sinbad, in a heroic pose, wielding a sword. Sinbad is depicted with a determined expression, wearing a yellow headband and traditional attire consisting of a white shirt and beige pants. Accompanying him are three other characters, shown in various poses, with an apparent mix of strength and intrigue, evoking a sense of adventure. The background hints at a fantastical setting, with elements like a skull and otherworldly figures

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The first day of FallCon ends in an hour! Have you visited our table yet? If you're at FallCon at the MN State Fairgrounds Grandstand, you still have an hour to come by our table to pick up plenty of amazing manga from us!

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

📢 FallCon is now ON! 🔥 Come by the MN State Fairground Grandstand and find our table, where we'll have lots of manga for sale and freebie bookmarks and postcards to pick up! Follow our lead (and the map) and find the next manga you'll fall in love with from us this weekend at FallCon! 📚️ 💝 ✨️

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

We're getting our table set up for FallCon in Minneapolis this weekend and we can't wait to see you here! Find our table inside the MN State Fairgrounds Grandstand, where we'll have lots of books for sale plus plenty of freebie postcards, mini-posters, bookmarks and bonus goodies with purchases!

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Who wants some breakfast on this Saturday morning? Get your fill of people and the supernatural in Princess Da Huang & Other Tales by Ohtori ( @daicyobata.bsky.social ): buff.ly/z3mlfmy

Wide-eyed, fang-toothed childlike creature with pointed ears drooling and snatching steamed buns while an adult holds it back and angrily shouts "CUT THAT OUT!" with comic "drool" sound effects visible.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

On this day in 1957 one of the superstars of the manga universe came into the world. Today is Rumiko Takahashi's birthday! Let's celebrate both her and all of the wonderful stories she's given manga fans worldwide!!

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

If you want to be a Manga Maverick too, here is a simple rule you have to do. To read your favorite manga better, come sign up for our newsletter! buff.ly/YwQiniv

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

CITY and Nichijou author Keiichi Arawi has contributed an illustration to the second volume of Daiki Fushimi's yuri SF manga "Techno Panic Universe."

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Been wanting to know what cons you can find Manga Mavericks Books this fall? One of those cons happens to fall tomorrow! We're vending at FallCon on the MN State Fairgrounds Grandstand this weekend! Here's a handy map to help you find our table! Find you next favorite manga from us at FallCon!

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The Beguiling @thebeguiling.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Lots of good new manga on shelves now, including: 🥪Stylish "Vegetable Sandwich" & "The Pipe Machine" from @mangamavericks.bsky.social 👗Long awaited "Wandering Son Omni 1" from @fantagraphics.bsky.social new Takumigraphics line. ☀️Special "Lullaby of the Dawn" booklets from @tokyopop.bsky.social !

The Pipe Machine 1) prologue and 2) Kanata

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モトジマ@10/31 東京BDフェス @motojima.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

『Maffia Sitter』よろしくお願いします！

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Check out “Frieren Beyond Journey’s End” artist Tsukasa Abe’s celebratory illustration for the “Firefly Wedding” anime adaptation! The anime is airing now and streams on Crunchyroll. ©️Tsukasa Abe/Oreco Tachibana/SHOGAKUKAN

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

If a picture is worth a 1000 words, than this face can write a book. See what Warabi is scowling at in Vegetable Sandwich, Volume 1 by Banjo Saitou: buff.ly/N1VWXZb

Manga-style teenage girl with a short bob and backpack glancing back over her shoulder with narrowed eyes and a wary, defiant expression.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Are you living that digital lifestyle? Tablet in one hand and coffee in the other. If your digital shelves are looking a little empty, we’ve got you covered. Dive into your next favorite story instantly: buff.ly/p4IjnTE

Two animated characters, one flying with black wings and the other holding a stick, are depicted on a colorful manga cover titled “Path from Tanuki Temple” by Shinkuro Koma.

Illustrated manga cover of "Horon of the Closed Country" showing a blonde character with a child and a sword. Transcribed Text: Story and Art by Sen

An anime-style illustration featuring a smiling youth in a white robe and a mysterious figure wearing a red bird-like mask and grey armor, set against a patterned background with title text of "Divine Messengers Demonic Guardians by KOUKOKU BROTHERS.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Planning out your shopping list for FallCon in Minnesota this weekend? Let us help! Manga Mavericks Books will be vending at FallCon this weekend! We'll have lots of our books on sale alongside lovely BL and Yuri manga from Red String Manga and critically acclaimed manga from Glacier Bay Books! 📚️ 💝

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's too early in the day for confessing your love to your coworker. But for production assistant Kano, everyday is the best day for it. Read I'll See You At Ebisu Studios, Volume 2 by Nishu: buff.ly/Ud753TK

Two coworkers in a cluttered studio cubicle: a seated man with glasses looks up surprised at a long-haired colleague standing beside him, while another artist sketches in the background; caption reads "I'll See You At Ebisu Studios."

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Where in the world can you have the most fun? In any store that sells Manga Maverick Books, of course! Check out where to buy our manga: buff.ly/GnXu4XE

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Fall in love with Manga Mavericks Books at FallCon! We'll be vending at FallCon this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand! Come by our table to pick up our latest releases, delightful BL manga from Red String Manga, and American Manga Award-nominated manga from Glacier Bay Books!

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We have all been there. Check out ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE] by Chiaki Yagura buff.ly/xbbEYMw

A split-panel comic showing a person staring down at their phone with a tired, guilty expression while the screen displays worried texts — "I think I burnt myself out making the last one" and "I wanna go drinking again next week."

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

(Thread hopefully today) in the meantime to clear up some confusion, Kai-hen Wizards’ serialization is similar to HXH’s where a set of chapters runs consecutively, after which the series goes on hiatus for a bit. Sunday refers to this as “series” serialization. (1/2)

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If you liked reading The Pipe Machine by Takuji Umihara, you might want to pre-order Midnight Robot by Yohei Sajita! The Pipe Machine, Volumes 1-2 : buff.ly/Zy762rE Midnight Robot, Volume 1: buff.ly/eEleGwO

A manga cover for "Midnight Robot" featuring a girl in a school uniform holding a red flag, surrounded by robotic figures against a yellow and gray background.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! ‼️ Manga Mavericks Books will be vending this weekend at FallCon, hosted by the @mncba.bsky.social at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand! Come by our table to pick up our latest books, snag some freebie bookmarks and postcards, and find your next favorite manga! 📖 💝

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Good morning! It's a fine October day. Who wants some breakfast? Courtesy of FISHGOD, Volume 1 by Chlona buff.ly/e3YpIKU

Close-up comic panels showing a sweating, wide eye with panting sound "HAHN," then a surreal horror scene where a bird-like head and long tongue reveal a human hand reaching toward a terrified detached eyeball, conveying shock and panic.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s real! Strict algorithm’s first translation for a manga published by a Japanese company is out in the world. There are plenty more coming so keep an eye on our socials as well as our partners at @mangamavericks.bsky.social and @indie-manga.bsky.social

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Keigo Shinzo’s Big Comic Spirit’s manga “Hirayasumi” will end in two chapters. The manga began in the magazine in April 2021, and an anime by production +h will air on NHK beginning January 2027. Viz media has licensed the anime and manga for English release.

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Manga Mavericks @mangamavericks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

These girls don't mess around with history... as they are living embodiments of it! Oni & Dawn: Bakumatsu High School Girls, Volume 1 by Hana Ikuta comes out soon! Make sure you pass history!: buff.ly/dvfAC5u

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Even in Germany we’re about Shogakukan! We found this Shonen Sunday esque magazine that has a twist as well as the German version of Fate Rewinder!

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